Wall Types & materials

What is the purpose of a wall?

• It provide access from the outside into a building, as well as passage between interior spaces.

• It enclose, separate, and protect its interior spaces.

• It is used for light and ventilation of interior spaces.

What is a load bearing wall?

• interior walls that just separate spaces.

• Walls just for beauty.

• carry the structural weight of the building.

Interior walls are also called __________________ walls.

Which wall framing method is commonly used today?

• Balloon Framing

• Platform Framing

_________is a mixture of sand, coarse aggregate, Portland cement, and water.

________ is manufactured by firing molded clay or shale and vary widely in color, texture, and dimension.

Building stone is divided into three basic types: rubble, flagstone, and ashlar. Which stone consists of flat pieces, 2 to 4 inches thick, of irregular shapes?

Building stone is divided into three basic types: rubble, flagstone, and ashlar. Which stone is composed of round rocks of various sizes?

Building stone is divided into three basic types: rubble, flagstone, and ashlar. Which stone is cut into pieces of uniform thickness for laying in coursed or

non coursed patterns?

Gypsum board is also known as:

Check all that are correct.

• Drywall

• Wallboard

• Sheet rock

• Plasterboard

• Studs